An agenda packet containing detailed information on the items listed below is distributed to the County Judge, Commissioners, and County Clerk the Friday preceding the meeting.   The agenda packet is also posted on the county website at   www.burnetcountytexas.org, under Public Meetings.   A hard copy of the agenda packet is available in the County Clerk's office. Our Mission Statement:  The mission of Burnet County is to maintain overall efficient and effective management of county resources while providing the services mandated by state and federal law and desired by the citizens of Burnet County.
 
REGULAR MEETING DATE:  Tuesday December 12, 2023 MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
 
 
 
1.  Call to Order
 
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the flags.
 
3.  Public Comments – Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 (b), any person may make comment on any item appearing on the agenda.  Any comments made will not be addressed by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item.  Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.
 
4.  Discussion and/or action regarding for the approval of enrollment of county employees/officials in TAC (Texas Association of Counties) 2024 Cybersecurity course and identify any exceptions (Oakley/Bullard)
 
5.  Discussion and/or action regarding the fee increase to the Burnet County Clerk Database Access Agreement effective January 2024 (Oakley/Stafford)
 
6.  Discussion and/or action regarding allocation of votes for Burnet Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (Oakley)
 
7.  Discussion and/or action regarding reappointment of Karen Bruett, Paul Hischar, and Randy Steele, to the ESD #9 Board, effective January 1, 2024 (Dockery)
 
8.  Discussion and/or action regarding reappointment of Bruce Cherry, Billy Elliott, and Nick Wood to the ESD #1 Board, effective January 1, 2024 (Dockery)
 
9.  Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Robert W. Price to ESD #9, effective January 1, 2024 (Dockery)
 
10.  Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Robyn Richter to ESD #6, effective January 1, 2024 (Dockery)
  
11.  Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Subdivision Improvement Bond #7901076785, in the amount of $980,980.00 and the acceptance of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #7901142847, in the amount of $147,147.00 , for a period of two years from this date for The Landings at Lake Travis (Dockery)
 
12.  Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #CNB-39424-00, in the amount of $72,458.75, for Dockal Ranchettes, Phases 1 and 2 (Beierle)
 
13.  Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Michael Quinones, for a 9 acre tract out of a 20.78 acre tract identified as BCAD parcel #50848 located in the 7000 block of CR 252 (Beierle)
 
14.  Discussion and/or action regarding expenses related to jail operations that includes housing of out of county inmates (Oakley)
 
15.  Executive Session.  Discussion with Burnet County Commissioner’s Court and the County Civil Attorney(s) and/or the County Attorney in accordance with Texas Government Codes 551.071.  The Commissioners Court reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code including, but not limited to, Sections:  551/071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues), 551.0725 (Contracts being negotiated).      
           
16. Reconvene in Open Session. 
 
17. Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.           
 
18.  Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: 
 
19.  Acknowledgement of Receipt: 
            a.  Termination letter from the City of Burnet for Dispatch Services to Sheriff Boyd
            b.  CSCD Statement of Financial Position – FY 2023 per Local Government Code 140.004
             
20.  Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:            
21.  Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
           
22.  The following items are part of the Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the Commissioner’s Court.  Any item from this agenda may be considered separately:             
23.  Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
 
24.  Calendar Review.
 
25.  Adjournment
 
 
 
______________________________________
Judge James Oakley, Burnet County Judge
 
 
 
                                                                                               
Reviewed by:  Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney
 
 
The Commissioners' Court  reserves  the right  to adjourn into Executive Session  at any time during the course  of this meeting  to discuss any matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code  including, but not limited  to, Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with  Attorney) 551.072 (Deliberations about  Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about  Gifts and  Donations)Deliberations about  Security  Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about  Homeland Security  Issues).  Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Burnet County will provide for reasonable accommodations   for persons attending Commissioners’ Court. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Ms. Stephanie McCormick, Commissioners’ Court Coordinator, at (512) 715-5276. Please note, the location of the meeting is subject to change based upon availability of the Courtroom. If meeting location is changed, notice at the above meeting location shall be posted to ensure public access to meeting is granted.
 

Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Invocation and pledge led by Joe Don Dockery.

Danny Flunker addressed the court.

Victor Uvalle, Jr. with TAC spoke announcing the County Management Risk Conference March 20-22, 2024.

Bruce Sorgen, resident of Windermere Oaks, addressed the court.

The court discussed the approval of enrollment of county employees/officials in TAC (Texas Association of Counties) 2024 Cybersecurity course and identify any exceptions.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, spoke stating the course is mandatory yearly for all employees.  The fee is $5.00 per employee.  Shirley Bullard, HR Director, is the coordinator and Karin Smith, County Auditor, is the secondary coordinator.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve enrollment of county employees/officials in TAC (Texas Association of Counties) 2024 Cybersecurity course and identify any exceptions and Shirley Bullard, HR Director, is the coordinator and Karin Smith, County Auditor, is the secondary coordinator.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the fee increase to the Burnet County Clerk Database Access Agreement effective January 2024.

Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke and gave update.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve fee increase to the Burnet County Clerk Database Access Agreement effective January 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the allocation of votes for Burnet Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

Judge Oakley gave update. 1348 votes to allocate.  269 for each incumbent.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to evenly allocate 269 votes to the incumbents.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of Karen Bruett, Paul Hischar, and Randy Steele, to the ESD #9 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the reappointment of Karen Bruett, Paul Hischar, and Randy Steele, to the ESD #9 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of Bruce Cherry, Billy Elliott, and Nick Wood to the ESD #1 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of Bruce Cherry, Billy Elliott, and Nick Wood to the ESD #1 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the appointment of Robert W. Price to ESD #9, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the the appointment of Robert W. Price to ESD #9, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of Robyn Richter to ESD #6, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the reappointment of Robyn Richter to ESD #6, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the release of Subdivision Improvement Bond #7901076785, in the amount of $980,980.00 and the acceptance of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #7901142847, in the amount of $147,147.00, for a period of two years from this date for The Landings at Lake Travis.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the release of Subdivision Improvement Bond #7901076785, in the amount of $980,980.00 and the acceptance of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #7901142847, in the amount of $147,147.00, for a period of two years from this date for The Landings at Lake Travis.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the release of Maintenance Bond #CNB-39424-00, in the amount of $72,458.75, for Dockal Ranchettes, Phases 1 and 2.

Kyle Ryman, attorney representing a landowner, spoke giving reasons why the bond should not be released.

Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, spoke regarding issues and recommended no action on this agenda item.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

The court discussed request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Michael Quinones, for a 9 acre tract out of a 20.78 acre tract identified as BCAD parcel #50848 located in the 7000 block of CR 252.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Michael Quinones, for a 9 acre tract out of a 20.78 acre tract identified as BCAD parcel #50848 located in the 7000 block of CR 252.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed expenses related to jail operations that includes housing of out of county inmates.

Judge Oakley, Karin Smith, County Auditor, Matt Kimbler, Jail Administration, Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, and Patricia Cope spoke. 

Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy recommended a committee for the jail operations.



 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to add Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, Jim Luther, County Commissioner, Karin Smith, County Auditor, Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, Matt Kimbler, Jail Administration, Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, and Paticia Cope, resident, to jail operations committee.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court returned to this agenda item to correct the number of votes originally for Burnet Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. 

The correct total votes are 1179.  235 votes for each incumbent.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to allocate 235 votes to each incumbent.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court took no action on this agenda item.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, gave update on the Sheriff's office commending the department and stated 4 new deputies have been sworn in.
 

Acknowledgement of Receipt:        
            a.  Termination letter from the City of Burnet for Dispatch Services to Sheriff Boyd
            b.  CSCD Statement of Financial Position – FY 2023 per Local Government Code 140.004
 

Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve agenda items a-d.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:

Opening old business concerning recent bids for Jail Medical.

Matt Kimbler, Jail Administration, Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, Karin Smith, County Auditor, James Oakley, County Judge, Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, and Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy all spoke.

Contract for Jail Healthcare previously approved.

The following items are part of the Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the Commissioner’s Court.  Any item from this agenda may be considered separately:

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court has no previous agenda items.

The court reviewed the calendar.

Employee Appreciation Luncheon Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:20 a.m.

Next Commissioners Court will be on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Christmas Carols and ballot drawl, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

 

Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m. as there is no further business to discuss.